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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.14, 1,218.40 and 446.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.14, 1,218.40 and 446.74 is: 670.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.14 : 1,218.40 = 446.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.14/1,218.40 = 446.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.14x = 1,218.40 × 446.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.14x = 544,308.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,308.02/812.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.21

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